One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to make lots of treats and goodies, which of course includes cookies! Christmas cookies can be simple and classic, but they can also be intricate and really creative. Here is a list of 30 different Christmas cookie recipes! 30 Christmas Cookie Recipes photo […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
In December, the weather is starting to get cooler and Christmas is right around the corner. If you are trying to save money on produce, the best thing to do is buy what’s in season, especially in the winter. This may mean learning to eat things like kale, but there are lots of great recipes […]
Make some homemade Christmas treats to gift to family and friends this season! Here is a roundup of some festive chocolates, pretzels, and lots more. Homemade Christmas Treats Recipes: White Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats | The Kitchen is My Playground Christmas Pretzels | The Monday Box Santa Hat Brownies | Daisy’s World 4-Ingredient Christmas Candies […]
I would start decorating for Christmas in August if my husband let me. He doesn’t so I win another way… we tend to keep up our decorations until February! Seriously, I’m a little in love with Christmas. We don’t go all out, or even fancy at all. Most of our decorations are handmade ornaments and […]
If you’re a reading family, then you probably love having good books to read throughout the year. There are plenty of Christmas books out there, but we try to focus on read alouds that are the Christmas story we know from the Bible. To help you sort through the options, here are more than 25 Christ […]
Everyone knows kids LOVE receiving Christmas gifts and look forward to it all year long. But I think sometimes we overlook the fact that kids love GIVING gifts as well! Making gifts is a fantastic option for kids. Not only is it usually more frugal than buying, but they’ll be using their minds, hands and […]
As we get closer to Christmas everyone’s schedules get crazy! Whether you have class parties, drop in work events or just friends coming over, I’ve got you covered with these 10 simple holiday desserts. Many of these could be made with your kids and that use ingredients that are easy to find and that you may even […]
Get festive by making these eggnog crinkle cookies! They’re super easy because they use a secret ingredient: boxed cake mix. I used a yellow cake mix, but you can also use a white cake mix. Plus, boxed cake mix is often on sale at lots of stores around town! PrintEggnog Crinkle Cookies (Using Cake Mix!) […]
